Peñalolén
Dunalastair Peñalolén
From an old house… to a campus that thrives as a community.
The story of Dunalastair Peñalolén began in 2010, when a small school in an old mansion took on the name and vision of Dunalastair.
Over the years, it has been transformed into a wonderful campus, designed so that every corner inspires learning, creativity and community life.
Today, we have more than 1,500 students, surrounded by nature, with specialised spaces and an Early Childhood Centre (ECC) that is a true world of discovery for our Infant School.
A community that grows together
At Peñalolén, we don’t just educate students: we build a family.
Here, the bond between the school and families is deep and constant, with active participation that strengthens our identity and drives us to achieve great things.
Our students excel both academically and athletically, proudly carrying the Dunalastair spirit into every challenge.
A campus that inspires
Among the trees, light and open spaces, Dunalastair Peñalolén offers places that invite people to gather, learn and create:
- Project Hall, epicentre of ideas and collaboration.
- Spacious, well-equipped classrooms, adaptable to multiple learning styles.
- Fully equipped gym, venue for major sporting events as well as musicals, graduations, assemblies, folk performances and House competitions during School Week.
- Sports fields for different disciplines.
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics Laboratories that make knowledge tangible.
- Computer lab for developing digital skills.
- Fab Lab with 3D printer, cutter and laser printer, where creativity becomes reality.
- Bright art classrooms, where ideas become works of art.
- Music rooms with a wide variety of instruments, from violins to drum kits.
- Library with separate areas for Junior and Senior School, encouraging reading and research.
- An auditorium with outstanding architecture, a venue for meetings, presentations and unforgettable moments.
The soul of Peñalolén
Dunalastair Peñalolén is a place where nature blends with education, where every child finds their space to grow and flourish.
Here, learning is experienced as a community, and every story that begins in our playgrounds becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Our management team
The team that makes up Dunalastair Peñalolén is made up of qualified professionals who are certified and identify with the values and spirit of the school.
A stable, cohesive and constantly evolving team of teachers committed to guiding students on their educational journey.
Paz Nalegach
Headmistress Dunalastair Peñalolén
Language and Literature Teacher, Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Journalism, and Certification in Executive Management of Schools from the Pontificia Universidad Católica. Master's Degree in Curriculum Evaluation and Innovation from the Univerdidad del Desarrollo. Certification in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School. Extensive experience in the world of education.
Leticia Irusta
Head Infant School
Early Childhood Educator and Bachelor of Education from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Educational Psychologist and Postgraduate Degree in Educational Psychology and Language Difficulties from Universidad Central, Master of Education with a specialisation in Teaching English as a Second Language from the Universidad Central. Extensive experience in the world of education.
